Documentation Guidelines
- Upload documents preferably in PDF or JPG format at the online application system (Søknadsweb) within the application deadline.
- When uploading documents, you acknowledge that the University of Oslo may contact the issuing institution for verification.
- Submission of fraudulent documents is illegal, and will be reported to the proper authorities and may lead to dismissal and loss of right to study. Your are liable for uploading true and unaltered documents.
- If admitted, you must bring your original documents with you as you might be asked to present the documents to the University. Failure to submit documents on request will lead to dismissal.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Required education:
One of the following qualifications meets the education requirements:
After 2013:
- Аттестат о среднем общем образовании (Attestat o srednem obshchem obrazovanii /Certificate of Secondary General Education) + 1 year university education.
Before 2013:
- Аттестат о среднем (полном) об щ ем образовании (Attestat o srednem (polnom) obshchem obrazovanii/Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education) + 1 year university education.
Before circa 1991:
- Аттестат о среднем образовании (Attestat o srednem obrazovanii /Certificate of Secondary Education) + 1 year university education.
- Диплом о среднем профессиональном образовании (Diploma o srednem professionalnom obrazovanii/Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education) is assessed individually for general university entrance qualifications.
Documents to be uploaded:
All applicants must upload scanned copies of their supporting documents into the application portal, please name your uploaded files as suggested in the tables below.
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| Copy of passport or ID card |
Please note that only a copy of the ID-page is required. The passport must be valid for at least six months after your departure from Norway. Name the pdf file passport or idcard |
| Documentation of name change (if applicable) |
Documentation of name change must be uploaded if your name appears different in any document. Name the pdf file namechange |
| Documentation of English language proficiency |
English test required. |
Secondary education
| What to submit | How to submit |
|---|---|
|
Attestat o srednem polnom obshchem obrazovanii (valid with: Prilozhenie k attestatu o srednem obrazovanii, tabel itogovyh otsenok) or Attestation on complete general secondary education (portrait format) or Diplom o srednem profesionalnom obrazovanii (landscape format) Please see the complete list on the top of this page of what documents meet the education requirements. |
Upload scanned copy of the original documents in the original language (transcripts and Diplmas) Name the pdf or jpg file secondary |
| Translations |
Upload scaned copies ot the documents translated into English by an authorized translator Name the pdf or jpg file secondarytrans. |
Higher education
| What to submit | How to submit |
|---|---|
|
Academic transcripts and final degree certificate(s) / Diploma(s) (if applicable) |
Upload scanned copy of the original documents in the original language (transcripts and Diplmas) A scanned copy of the original document must be uploaded. You must also include the Diploma Supplement if you have one. All pages of each document must be included, and all information on the pages must be visible. That includes information about the printing mill (e.g. "МПФ Гознака 1996"), which usually is to be found at the bottom or on the backside of the document. New requirement: Higher educational documents issued in 2011 and later must be apostilled under the current rules set by Rosobrnadzor. Please see more information: HK-dir webpages. Name the pdf or jpg file(s) universitymarks and if a Diploma; univeristydipoma |
| Translations |
Upload scanned copies translated into English by an authorized translator Name the pdf or jpg files universitymarkstrans and if a Diploma; Diplomatrans. |
Statement of purpose
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| Statement of purpose |
Your statement of purpose should be one page, typed, double spaced (max. 400 words). Tell us why the course is important to you, how it helps you fulfill future goals or how it relates to your current studies or employment. Briefly state your personal qualities that make you a good representative of your country. Name the file statement |
Any attempt to obtain admission with fraudulent documents is illegal and will be reported to the proper authorities.
Important about documentation
- A random selection of students can be asked to present their original documents before starting their studies.
- You are responsible for uploading all required documentation, as well as ensuring that it is uploaded within the application deadline. As it may take several weeks for institutions and test centres to provide transcripts and/or test scores, please arrange for these documents to be issued as soon as possible.
- Please note that we maintain the right to contact institutions, firms, associations and government agencies for the purpose of explanation and/or verification of uploaded documents.
Continue the application process
Need help?
See our guide to the application portal.